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Shortlist announced for the International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2019
July 16, 2019We reveal the contenders for this year's awards ahead of our awards ceremony during London International Shipping Week this September.
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Seas off West Africa world’s worst for pirate attacks, IMB reports
July 08, 2019Of the 75 seafarers taken hostage onboard or kidnapped for ransom worldwide so far this year, 62 were captured in the Gulf of Guinea – off… -
An update from the International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) programme (January - June 2019)
July 08, 2019The latest progress report from the ISWAN programme managed by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. -
ISWAN to address seafarers’ mental wellbeing at upcoming seminar in Mumbai
June 28, 2019Representatives from across the maritime industry are invited to join us this November for the annual ISWAN Seminar, which will take place… -
ISWAN presents at 22nd CGPCS plenary session in Mauritius
June 27, 2019Our Regional Director in South Asia, Chirag Bahri, spoke about our work with seafarers and their families who have been affected by piracy. -
Dispelling myths around women at sea
June 25, 2019We address some common misconceptions around women working at sea in support of this year’s Day of the Seafarer theme, ‘I Am On Board with… -
ISWAN joins CGPCS strategic meeting held in Copenhagen
June 10, 2019Dignitaries from foreign offices, maritime administrations, law enforcement agencies, NGO and others met to discuss and strategise the way… -
Inmarsat to host ISWAN’s awards during London International Shipping Week
June 06, 2019Events on digitalisation and crew well-being to be co-hosted with WISTA International and the four LISW-supported maritime charities,… -
Durban becomes first South African port to form Port Welfare Committee
May 30, 2019A new Port Welfare Committee has been established in Durban, South Africa to develop a more collaborative and holistic approach to… -
Campaigning against unregistered crewing agencies in India – a year on
May 24, 2019A year after the launch of our campaign, we review its impact and what needs to happen next.
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